DENVER — While reporting breaking news about the crash of the KOMO-TV helicopter in Seattle, FOX31 Denver accidentally broadcast an offensive photo while scrolling live through a Twitter feed of pictures from the crash scene.

The photo was mistakenly broadcast by our control room. It did not come from the tablet many viewers saw being used by one of our anchors.

We apologize for the inadvertent broadcast of the image and we are taking immediate steps to prevent such an accident from happening again.

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I was watching the broadcast this morning and know for a fact that it was an honest mistake. I watch this crew every morning and love them. However I have to say that the look on Ken’s face was PRICELESS! All my children were at school so it was definately a morning chuckle for me and the hubby. Keep doing good work guys, as long as your reporting the truth I can handle a few (giggle) mistakes.

“Common Sense” apparently has none. They need to remove the stick from you-know-where and realize that accidents sometimes happen. KDVR may get fined — I hope not — but I commend them for admitting and apologizing for their mistake.